Wisconsin: Right-of-Way, Turning & Speed Questions
5 real, verified Wisconsin driving-test questions on right-of-way, turning & speed, each with the correct answer and a full explanation below. Want to practice these interactively instead? Start a Right-of-Way, Turning & Speed practice round.
1. How far away must a Wisconsin driver stop for a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane, even if that pedestrian hasn't reached the intersection yet?
Why: Wisconsin drivers must yield to a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane even before that pedestrian reaches the intersection, stopping at least ten feet away until the person is off the roadway.
2. What following-distance count does Wisconsin's handbook teach for normal conditions, and what should you do in adverse conditions?
Why: Wisconsin's Four Second Following Distance Rule has you count "one thousand one" through "one thousand four" as you reach a fixed point ahead; if you get there before finishing the count, you're following too closely, and you should add a second of distance for every adverse condition such as heavier traffic, rain, snow, or ice.
3. How far in advance should a Wisconsin driver signal before turning at an intersection?
Why: Wisconsin's handbook says to start signaling about three seconds, or roughly 100 feet, before an intersection turn; if turning onto a road immediately after an intersection, signal once you've crossed it instead.
4. What is Wisconsin's default, unposted speed limit for the outlying parts of a city or village?
Why: Wisconsin's handbook states the maximum speed limit in outlying parts of cities and villages with no posted speed limit is 35 mph, compared to 25 mph in residential areas and 15 mph in an active school zone.
5. When is a Wisconsin driver allowed to use a paved shoulder to pass another vehicle?
Why: A Wisconsin driver may only use a paved shoulder to go around a vehicle that is stopped or making a left turn -- otherwise, passing on the right is not allowed, and a driver may never exceed the speed limit while passing.
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